Some Pixel owners can't unlock their phones after the September update. Here's what to know.
After Google's September 2026 update, some Pixel owners say their lock screens reject correct PINs and patterns.
Patterns reset after the first dot, and PINs submit after one digit. Every attempt fails and triggers lockout timers.
Reports name the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro. Android Authority's Pixel 6a test unit was fine.
A hard restart with Power and Volume Down helped one user. Others waited out timers or had to factory reset.
Back up your Pixel now. If you haven't updated yet, waiting a few days for a Google fix is reasonable.
Some Pixel Owners Are Getting Locked Out of Their Own Phones After the September Update